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How Five Days in Philly Changed Movie History Forever

On the 50th anniversary of Rocky, the never-before-told story of the crazed, chaotic, and clandestine filming of the city’s most famous movie.


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Opinion

Dear Josh Shapiro: Now That You Have the Votes, Here’s Our Wish List

Mac Mart owner Marti Liberman, whose business was targeted by the Boycott Ride in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 8th (photo courtesy Marti Lieberman/Mac Mart)
Q&A

Mac Mart Wasn’t Even Supposed to Be Open During the Philly Boycott Ride. Here’s Why It Was

Guides

14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

Latest Stories

Hershey Park’s Skyrush

New coaster for 2012

Eagles Single-Game Tix Gone

Sold out this morning

News

Mobs Dangerous to Gayborhood

Violence is never acceptable

New York Notices Philly

Apparently we’re on their radar

News

Ruben Amaro’s Tricks

Can he work his magic elsewhere?

South Street the Musical

Pasadena Playhouse casts show


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.


Amoroso’s Reaches Deal With Drivers

Local 463 drivers purchase routes

News

Chris Freind’s Best/Worst of Philly

Philadelphians win twice

News

Nutter Cleans House

Fighting Philly corruption

News

NPR’s Liberal Bias

The specious notion of balance

News

“Art of the Steal” Filmmakers Split

Details on their new projects

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.


News

When “Millionaire” Loses Its Meaning

Who wants to be a trillionaire?

Morning Scoop: Phils Win Late

Plus: Mayor Nutter’s flash-mob response

News

Shaming the Gay Away

Two sides of the debate examined

News

Gaga on The View

Co-host and performer in one show

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